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Dream Big Little One

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2022)
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5.0(8 parent reviews) ·Tenters Street, Bury, BL9 0HL · Bury
Number of places
99 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2022
Local authority
Bury

About this day nursery

Dream Big Little One is a nursery in Bury that prioritises the happiness, nurture, care, and education of each child. They treat every child as an individual, fostering their growth and development.

The nursery values strong relationships with parents, ensuring that each child and their family feel a part of the "Dream Big family" from the moment they join. Many testimonials from parents highlight the welcoming atmosphere, the dedication of the staff, and the positive impact the nursery has on their children's development.

The nursery was re-established in May 2018 by Sonja and Christine Butterworth, a mother-daughter team with a background in education, who are passionate about providing the best start in life for all children. They maintain high standards for safety and care through regularly reviewed policies and procedures that meet Early Years Foundation Stage requirements, and all team members have up-to-date Paediatric First Aid and annual Safeguarding training.

What it's like

Children are happy, safe and content at this welcoming nursery. They eagerly explore the environment and engage in play as soon as they arrive. Settling-in sessions are adapted to meet the needs of all children, including those who speak English as an additional language and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Family-runIndividualised CareFocus on Nurture and EducationStrong Parent Relationships

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and one week at Christmas.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Dream Big Little One

Last inspected 24 August 2022 · Lisa Grundy

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are happy, safe and content at this welcoming nursery. They eagerly explore the environment and engage in play as soon as they arrive. Settling-in sessions are adapted to meet the needs of all children, including those who speak English as an additional language and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy, safe and content and are greeted by friendly managers and staff.
  • Children develop good levels of independence and learn the importance of good hygiene.
  • Children are praised for positive behaviour and encouraged to be kind and share.
  • Staff provide children with a range of exciting and interesting opportunities to develop their curiosity for learning.
  • Leaders place a high priority on staff well-being, and staff feel happy and supported.

Areas to develop

  • 1increase opportunities to develop mathematical language and concepts through routines and play.
Inspection #10191045 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

incredible staff support their children needs.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Settling-in sessions are adapted to meet the needs of all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Pre-school children have a range of mark-making opportunities both indoors and outdoors. Children enjoy identifying bugs using magnifying glasses and check lists while investigating them in the garden.

Parent Reviews of Dream Big Little One

5.0
(8)
Ryan Schofield
6 years ago

Our little girl has only been in nursery for a week now but the staff at Dream Big have been so lovely and accommodating getting our daughter settled into her group. This is a nursery I would highly recommend for any parents. They have your children’s learning and development at their top priority and it’s so warming to see.

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Lucy Hilton
6 years ago

Dream Big Little One Nursery is just amazing!! All of the staff are so very friendly and caring. The nursery has a lovely ‘family’ like feel which I love. I wouldn’t take my daughter anywhere else. I highly recommend such a wonderful team!

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Laura Bowman
6 years ago

Dream Big is amazing! It is such a lovely place to feel confident to send your little one from day one! The staff are so kind and friendly with the kids and parents, they can never do too much! The meals are freshly cooked healthy and varied! Its always lovely seeing the changing displays and how clean the place is, its spotless! They always do something different to entertain the little ones which is themed around what is going on with seasons or holidays etc. My little girl loves it and I can't recommend the place enough!

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Jason Groves
6 years ago

Dream Big Little One Nursery is simply fantastic! Everyone I speak to are friendly and take great care in the services they provide. The nursery itself is clean, modern and has lots to do for children. Definitely would recommend speaking to them or booking a visit!

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Vittorio Ferraro
6 years ago

Fabulous nursery. All staff are attentive, caring, interested towards our little boy. He has come on leaps and bounds and always comes home talking about new things he has learnt or singing new rhymes he has learnt. All staff knows every child and who their parent/carer/grandparent is, the nursery feels like a friendly family setting. Cleanliness is second to none and the food that Tracy cooks for the children always looks delicious! Definitely recommend.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

24 August 2022

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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